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49,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated -outer cvboot deteriorated pin holed mist leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasklet and oil filter leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel stiff in rotate
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
upper rear exhaust back box mount rusted off and slightly blowing. requires rectifying/backbox
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted bent and fowling floor (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front screen washer is just letting water onto the screen
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Unserside of the car is rusty in places
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
metal fuel lines from front to back of vehicle have corrosion
nearside front wheel slightly binding
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet catch handle loose
both rear brake slightly warped
oil leak
vehicle rusty in places
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet catch handle loose
both rear brake slightly warped
oil leak
vehicle rusty in places
Fuel lines rusty
Underside is rusty in places
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Near side rear and off side rear inner quarter panel holed in places
car rusty in places
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Hand brake lever high
Near side rear and off side rear inner quarter panel holed in places
car rusty in places
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front wheel fouls oil cooler hose
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E30 FTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,661 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E30 FTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E30 FTL registered?
E30 FTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 March 1988.
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